Piazza SS. Annunziata, Florence

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image is an etching of a bustling plaza or city square seen from an elevated viewpoint. A beggar on crutches is on the left, with his hand out. In the center, people are engaged in various activities, creating a lively scene. A statue on a pedestal is prominent in the center. In the background, there is a building with arches. The etching technique uses fine lines to create detailed textures. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and sepia.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.3 × 9.5 cm (2 7/8 × 3 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 7.3 × 9.5 cm (2 7/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.191

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 471, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65074723

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